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One week notice letter

State one week and the calendar last day. Maximize handover in seven days; a short apology is optional, not required.

How to use this one week notice letter

Tell your manager first when you can, then send written notice the same day. Put a calendar last day in the letter—not only “in two weeks.” Keep the reason short; this page is for a one week notice letter, so stay on that intent and link out for tones or notice length.

The samples below are starting points, not scripts. Swap names, title, company, and last day. If your situation is sensitive (health, harassment, legal risk), keep the letter factual and use HR or counsel for details that should not live in email.

One week notice letter sample

Dear Alex Rivera,

Please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from my position as Marketing Coordinator at Acme Inc. My last working day will be October 3, 2026.

Please accept this letter as one week’s notice of my resignation.

My last working day will be October 3, 2026. Thank you for the opportunity to work at Acme Inc. I will help with the handover during this week.

Sincerely,
Jordan Lee

Email version

Subject: Resignation — Jordan Lee

Hi Alex Rivera,

Please accept this email as my formal resignation from my position at Acme Inc. My last day will be October 3, 2026.

State one week and the calendar last day. Maximize handover in seven days; a short apology is optional, not required.

I am happy to help with a smooth transition before I leave. Thank you for the opportunity to work here.

Best regards,
Jordan Lee
Marketing Coordinator

Prefer a dedicated email page? See resignation email templates.

Do

  • State “one week” and the calendar last day
  • Apologize briefly only if it fits — not required
  • Maximize handover in 7 days

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  • Pretending it is two weeks
  • No calendar date
  • Overpromising unfinished projects

Want to fill fields interactively? Use the resignation letter generator, then adjust the reason line to match this situation.

One week notice letter FAQ

What should a one week notice letter include?

State that you are resigning, include your job title and company, give an exact last working day, keep any reason brief (or omit it), thank them optionally, and offer a handover. State one week and the calendar last day. Maximize handover in seven days; a short apology is optional, not required..

How much detail should I give in a one week notice letter?

Keep it brief. A single line such as “Please accept this letter as one week’s notice of my resignation.” is enough — you do not need to justify the decision or share private specifics. Save anything sensitive for a conversation with HR.

Can I send this as an email?

Yes. Paste the body into an email with a clear subject line, or use our resignation email templates.

Is this legal advice?

No. These templates are general information for US workers, not legal advice. Check your contract and local rules.

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